Stuart's Bakery - Saint Ives Australia

**Chocolate Decadence ($5.50):** Rating: 4/5 This dessert features layers of chocolate cake with fruit preserves or jelly in between, topped with frosting a... read more **Chocolate Decadence ($5.50):** Rating: 4/5 This dessert features layers of chocolate cake with fruit preserves or jelly in between, topped with frosting and a chocolate coating. The cake was tender and moist, with a tangy fruit filling. I'm not sure what fruit it was; I initially thought it was cherry, but given its yellowish tint, it might have been some type of citrus. Personally, I would have preferred a chocolate mousse instead of the fruit, but its acidity balanced the chocolate's sweetness nicely. However, I found the frosting to be somewhat greasy and a bit stale. **Canadian Maple Cheesecake ($5.50):** Rating: 4.5/5 This dessert features a rich maple-flavored cheesecake atop a crust, decorated with cream and a white chocolate maple leaf garnish. I absolutely loved this cheesecake—it was firm, dense, and tangy, with a delightful maple aroma. The crust was tender and easy to cut. Although the cream and garnish had a slightly stale, freezer-burned taste, it was a minor issue compared to the overall quality. **Turtle Cheesecake ($5.95):** Rating: 4/5 This cheesecake combines chocolate-flavored cheesecake on a chocolate crust, topped with chocolate frosting, chopped pecans, and caramel. The cheesecake was again dense and flavorful, but while the garnishes didn't have a stale flavor, the caramel was surprisingly bland. Although this cake was tasty, it didn't quite live up to the 'turtle' cheesecake name; it felt more like a basic chocolate cheesecake with a few added toppings. **Carrot Cake ($5.50):** Rating: 3.5/5 This carrot cake is layered with cream cheese frosting and sprinkled with walnuts. The cake itself was quite good—very moist, packed with carrots and raisins, and had a pleasant cinnamon aroma. However, I wasn't impressed with the frosting, which tasted overly sweet without the tanginess I prefer from cream cheese frosting and felt a tad greasy. The nuts added a lovely crunch to the cake.

The place was bustling with customers, which might explain why the staff seemed hesitant to introduce their products to tourists and visitors, as it could lead... read more The place was bustling with customers, which might explain why the staff seemed hesitant to introduce their products to tourists and visitors, as it could lead to longer wait times. However, both the scone and the mango cheesecake were truly excellent!

I bought something (I can't remember the name) and was pleasantly surprised to discover that it tastes like 'Otap,' a Filipino puff pastry. The only difference... read more I bought something (I can't remember the name) and was pleasantly surprised to discover that it tastes like 'Otap,' a Filipino puff pastry. The only difference is that Stuart's version is chewier and sweeter. My mom and I really enjoyed it, so we went back a few days later to buy more!

Biggest selection of desserts I've ever seen! And they all looked so beautiful and tasted so amazing! I'm a sucker for dessert so I took home 3; a cheesecake, r... read more Biggest selection of desserts I've ever seen! And they all looked so beautiful and tasted so amazing! I'm a sucker for dessert so I took home 3; a cheesecake, red velvet and creme brûlée. I savoured every bite from each one! They were all perfect in the fact they weren't too sweet but they tasted so decadent. Im obsessed and want to try more!!

Tasty bakery with a wide selection. I'm a sucker for their Decadent Chocolate Cake, Decadent Chocolate Mousse, and Fresh Fruit Tart. <br/ <br/ Most of their des... read more Tasty bakery with a wide selection. I'm a sucker for their Decadent Chocolate Cake, Decadent Chocolate Mousse, and Fresh Fruit Tart. <br/ <br/ Most of their desserts are around $5 so it's pretty pricey...